Police arrest man for allegedly hacking father to death with axe in Benue

By Zagazola Makama

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested a man for allegedly hacking his father to death with an axe following a family dispute in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the state.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported at about 8:00 a.m. on July 25 by the Clan Head of Turan-Tse Twar, Injorov Tongov, Zaki Akor Kpan.

According to the report, the tragic incident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on July 24 after the suspect, identified as Terfa Nyikwagh, engaged in a heated argument with his father, Mr. Nyikwagh Abor, over the death of his brother, Ternenge Uwuh.

The sources said the disagreement escalated, during which the suspect allegedly attacked his father with an axe, inflicting fatal injuries.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Katsina-Ala led a patrol team to the scene, where the suspect was arrested without resistance.

The body of the deceased was evacuated and deposited at the Gondozua Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.

The suspect remains in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident before prosecution.

Police arrest man for allegedly hacking father to death with axe in Benue

Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue gunshot victim in Kaduna

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 7 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 5:50 p.m. on July 26 to a distress call reporting a kidnapping incident in Ikulu, Gora general area.

The sources said the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene, forcing the kidnappers to abandon their victim and flee.

The rescued victim, who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, was evacuated for medical attention before being reunited with his family.

Security forces have intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, while operations continue to deny criminal elements freedom of action across the area.

Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue gunshot victim in Kaduna

Air Component OPHK Neutralises Terrorists in Precision Night Strike on ISWAP Hideout in Southern Lake Chad

By Zagazola Makama

The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has carried out a successful precision airstrike against an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in the Southern Lake Chad region, neutralising several terrorists during a late-night operation supported by intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the mission was launched after persistent ISR tracking identified significant terrorist activity around Arenna, in Marte Local Government Area
of Borno state.

The operation, executed by the ISR platform, commenced at about 10:35 p.m. on July 23, following an intelligence report indicating the presence of about 50 motorcycles belonging to terrorists moving within the general area.

According to operational feedback, the aircraft established overhead surveillance before conducting a precision strike on a building confirmed to be serving as a terrorist hideout.

Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) conducted immediately after the strike confirmed that all terrorists inside the targeted structure were neutralised, while three additional fighters outside the building were also killed.

The assessment further revealed that three other terrorists within the strike area were seen fleeing the scene, suggesting they sustained the shock of the attack and were attempting to escape.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the aircraft remained overhead after the initial strike to conduct further surveillance and, if necessary, engage fleeing terrorists with follow-up strikes.

“The operation was intelligence-driven and executed with precision. The initial assessment indicates that the objective was successfully achieved, while surveillance continued to ensure that any surviving terrorists attempting to regroup or escape could be engaged,” the officer said.

The successful strike is part of the ongoing air interdiction campaign by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI aimed at dismantling ISWAP and Boko Haram enclaves, disrupting their mobility, and denying them freedom of action across the Lake Chad theatre.

Air Component OPHK Neutralises Terrorists in Precision Night Strike on ISWAP Hideout in Southern Lake Chad